It'll Be Tough to Pick a Favorite Mural in This Colorful Philadelphia House
Emma Chasen and fiancée Carolyn Chernous' home is a mix of eclectic, maximalist, Art Deco, retro-inspired styles, and a TON of hand-painted DIY colorful murals.
Jan 5, 2023
B&A: A $60 No-Power-Tools Hack Turns an IKEA KALLAX into a Luxe Media Console
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All in, the project cost $120. Not bad for its sophisticated new look!
Jan 4, 2023
B&A: A Cluttered Closet Becomes a Functional "Speakeasy" for $800
The redo doesn't sacrifice practicality in the name of style.
Jan 3, 2023
B&A: DIY Built-Ins and a Totally Unique Paint Job Luxe Up a Plain Living Area
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Green paint works wonders here, as does a one-of-a-kind mural. It was a big risk that paid off.
Jan 2, 2023
20 Things You Learn from Living in a 100-Year-Old House
Architectural designer Nick Waldman and cookbook author Sarah Waldman learned a lot of lessons when they renovated a house built in the 1920s on Martha's Vineyard.
Jan 2, 2023
B&A: A Fairytale-Level Redo Makes This Drab Laundry Room Unrecognizable
The new space is gorgeous — but it's plenty practical, too.
Jan 1, 2023
B&A: A $600 Accent Wall Brings the Perfect Dose of Cozy to a Boho-Style Nursery
A single statement wall goes a long way in this transformation.
Dec 31, 2022
B&A: A $60 Stripped-Down Makeover Helps a Secondhand Sideboard Go Luxe
Patience and sweat equity led to dramatic results for this 1970s sideboard makeover.
Dec 30, 2022
B&A: A Cheerful Kids' Room Gets a New Life as a Grown Up Office and Guest Room
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When this DIYer's kids outgrew their bedroom and moved into a bigger one, she wanted to give the space that they left behind a new, more sophisticated look.
Dec 29, 2022
B&A: This Chic Entryway Redo Full of Secondhand Finds Proves More is More
Maximalists, this one's for you.
Dec 27, 2022
B&A: A Dingy Basement Becomes an Elegant Bedroom— with a Surprising Paint Choice
This might be your new favorite color combo.
Dec 25, 2022
B&A: A $40 Paint Hack Gives This Scratched-Up Table a Marble Look in 15 Minutes
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When the marble table this DIYer wanted cost $600, she decided to create the same look with a $20 ReStore table and some paint instead. The results are shockingly good.
Dec 21, 2022
This Rental Has a Vintage '70s Pink Kitchen and Surprising Storage Mini Fridge
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Rachel and Ethan are a Texas couple living together for the first time in this duplex. With rent prices going up in Austin, Rachel and Ethan have saved money by scouring local vintage stores and Facebook Marketplace to make their home as unique and stylish as they are.
Dec 21, 2022
A Moody Dramatic '90s Ranch House Pulls Inspiration from English & French Design
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Tara's house isn't your typical Florida home. It's filled with gorgeous busts and colors that bring to life English and French style that will have you feeling like you've entered a museum.
Dec 21, 2022
B&A: 3 Clever Paint Projects Plus Handmade Touches Create This Charming Nursery
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"When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to give my baby a space of her own that was stimulating, inspiring and fun," this homeowner says.
Dec 20, 2022
An Australian Children's Author's Bungalow Is Popping With Colors In Every Room
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Jo Dabrowski, a children’s book author and illustrator, shares this Melbourne home with her husband and two sons. Each room has its own distinct color that gives the house texture and life.
Dec 20, 2022
Before and After: This Dramatic $1,500 TV Wall Transformation Is Pure Art
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The before was "builder-grade, plain, bland, boring," this homeowner says. The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.
Dec 19, 2022
B&A: The Secret to This $80 IKEA RAST Dresser Hack is a Shift in Perspective
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The fresh upgrades include $15 furniture feet, edge banding, black paint, and some contemporary brass hardware.
Dec 18, 2022
B&A: A $1,300 Bedroom Redo Keeps the Furniture, But Brings in Dreamy Boho Vibes
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This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."
Dec 16, 2022
B&A: This $0 Redo of an Old IKEA Rug Is Perfect Inspo for "Shopping Your Home"
HOME PROJECTS
This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.
Dec 15, 2022
A Traditional 1942 Ohio Home Looks Anything But Thanks to Bold Color & Wallpaper
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Stephanie and her family have lived in their house for 11 years. While keeping the Colonial structure of the house, Stephanie has modernized it with incredibly colorful art and bold walls. And lots of wallpaper!
Dec 15, 2022
B&A: An $800 DIY Wood Project Gives This Just-OK Dining Room a Gorgeous New Look
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These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.
Dec 14, 2022
This Gorgeous Dutch Home Uses Cheese Boards in a Way You've Never Seen Before
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Ruth sells vintage goods on Instagram, and that love for thrift shopping carries over to her home in The Netherlands where she reuses items she finds in secondhand stores to bring a unique look to her home.
Dec 14, 2022
B&A: A Boring Builder-Grade Bathroom Goes Bespoke with a $2,000 DIY Redo
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"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.
Dec 13, 2022
B&A: A $100 Paint Project Gives a Plain Guest Room the Look of Pricey Wallpaper
A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.
Dec 12, 2022
This Minneapolis Mid-Century Modern Includes a Full Shuffleboard Court
This could be your fun new dream home.
Dec 12, 2022
B&A: A Luxe DIY Tile Project Revives This "Sad Brown" Faux Brick Fireplace
HOME PROJECTS
Stuck on a project of your own? Let this intrepid DIYer's success inspire you to take it to the finish line.
Dec 11, 2022
B&A: This Dramatic $2,500 Home Office Redo Features a Totally Unique Closet DIY
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Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.
Dec 10, 2022
This Fun Shared Australian Rental House Is Filled With Colorful Art and Crafts
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Phebe and Michael share this rental in Victoria, Australia. They both bring their own unique styles to the house, not shying away from maximalist items that create a fun, whimsical spirit.
Dec 9, 2022
B&A: A Dark Bathroom Loses the Red (and Some Walls) to Become a Light and Serene
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Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.
Dec 8, 2022
This London Home Inspired by '90s Teen Movies Will Have You Saying 'As If'
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When Francesca got the chance to make her East London home anything she wanted it to be, she knew where to start — pink! She painted the walls pink and took inspiration from movies like "Clueless," "But I'm A Cheerleader," and "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" to create a colorful paradise.
Dec 8, 2022
B&A: A $400 DIY Bunkbed and Imaginative Decor Transform a Bland Kids' Bedroom
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"This kid's room was pretty boring for my boys' huge imagination," this mom and DIYer says of the plain before — so she gave it a redo fit for their personalities.
Dec 7, 2022
B&A: An All-White Minimalist Redo Makes This Kitchen Feel Cozier Than Ever
HOME PROJECTS
A layout change meant this reno was a big undertaking — but it had an equally big payoff.
Dec 6, 2022
B&A: A Bold $2,200 Redo Gives This Messy Laundry Room a Place for Everything
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The renter-friendly countertop on wheels is a must-see.
Dec 5, 2022
This 'DIY Queen's' San Fran Home Got Even More Colorful and Creative
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Tay BeepBoop is a designer and DIY-er on social media. When she accidentally bought five gallons of paint in different colors, she gave herself the challenge of adding tons of color to her San Francisco Victorian, turning it into a one-of-a-kind home.
Dec 5, 2022
B&A: A Daring $1,075 Bathroom Redo Ditches the Lime Green and Brings the Drama
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"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."
Dec 3, 2022
B&A: 2 DIYs Transform a Dingy Staircase into an Artistic Centerpiece
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A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.
Dec 2, 2022
B&A: A $400 Home Office Redo Features One of 2022's Trendiest DIYs
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This DIY is popular for good reason! The stylish "after" is a far cry from the cluttered "before."
Dec 1, 2022
B&A: A $100 Mural Makes a Plain Bathroom Feel Like a Boho-Glam Spa Retreat
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This muralist and her husband were looking for a way to make their bathroom feel more luxe without breaking the bank.
Nov 30, 2022
B&A: A '70s-Style Wood Paneled Fireplace Gets a Classic-with-a-Twist $600 Redo
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This homeowner decided to give her fireplace a more contemporary look and a little pop of color.
Nov 29, 2022
DIY Projects Saved This Mid-Century Modern House From Bad '90s Updates
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When it comes to creating your dream home, Dylan believes in doing it yourself. Through YouTube videos he learned how to update his California house, including uncovering and reimagining the statement fireplace, opening up the living room, remodeling the bathrooms, and more.
Nov 29, 2022
B&A: A $125 Bathroom Redo Features the Boldest Paint Color We've Seen This Year
This mini makeover is proof that a few personal elements can go a long way in making a just-OK space feel like home.
Nov 27, 2022
B&A: An Empty Stair Landing Gets a Stylish Redo That's Surprisingly Practical
A few additions went a long way in helping this underutilized space reach its potential.
Nov 26, 2022
B&A: A Tiny Powder Room Gets a Bigger, Brighter Look with the Same Footprint
The square footage stayed the same, but other room-enhancing changes give the illusion of more space.
Nov 25, 2022
B&A: A Bland Kid's Bedroom Gets a Whopping Dose of Color and Personality
It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."
Nov 22, 2022
B&A: 4 DIY Projects Totaling $450 Give a Bare Bedroom a Scandi-Industrial Redo
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Handpainted walls, a homemade headboard, and a hand-built vanity, oh my!
Nov 21, 2022
Every Inch of This Bold London Victorian Is Cool and Colorful
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Simon is the founder and director of FLOOR_STORY and Emma is the founder and creative director of trifle*. So when it came to designing and filling up the Victorian house in Walthamstow Village they purchased 13 years ago, there was no chance these two incredibly creative people would end up with a boring home.
Nov 21, 2022
B&A: A 40-Square-Foot Bathroom Keeps Its Footprint But Looks Much Bigger
Smart swaps help give the illusion of more space in this classic and charming bathroom reno.
Nov 20, 2022
B&A: A Small, Drab Bathroom Gets an $800, Hotel-Worthy Upgrade
This DIY looks way more luxe than its under-$1,000 price tag.
Nov 18, 2022
B&A: A $2,000 Redo Turns an Impractical Bathroom into a Dream Laundry Room
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These homeowners checked off everything on their dream laundry room list: a sink, built-in cabinetry, a tile backsplash, cool new countertops, and an exciting paint color.
Nov 17, 2022
This Texas Home Mixes Different Styles Masterfully
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Vanessa started to learn about her own style by pulling from places she loves. She studied the design of restaurants and hotels she traveled to in order to better understand what she liked and disliked in design. From there, she was able to create a gorgeous home for herself and her husband.
Nov 17, 2022
B&A: A Smelly Bathroom's Redo Looks Way More Expensive Than Its $700 Price
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The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.
Nov 16, 2022
This Chic Toronto Apartment Is How to Do Expensive Taste on a Small Budget
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Robin's Canadian home is a reflection of her time traveling around the world. She has expensive taste, but has learned how to DIY a lot of the decor in her home to make it look and feel expensive on a low budget.
Nov 16, 2022
B&A: A Set of DIY Built-Ins Triples This Entryway's Storage Potential for $1,600
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This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.
Nov 15, 2022
B&A: A Simple $60 Project Revives an Old Headboard, Saving This DIYer Thousands
HOME PROJECTS
A perfectly good headboard gets a new life with a fresh boho-inspired look.
Nov 14, 2022
B&A: Scrapping the Wire Shelves Turns a Closet into a Practical Design Feature
HOME PROJECTS
A $550 project creates a cool spot for displaying vintage dishes.
Nov 13, 2022
B&A: A "Blue Boring Room" Becomes a Sleek, Stylish Hybrid Office and Guest Room
HOME PROJECTS
A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.
Nov 9, 2022
B&A: A 1980s Bathroom Gets a Floor-to-Ceiling Redo with Classic Vintage Vibes
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A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.
Nov 8, 2022
B&A: 3 Room-Brightening Tricks Perk Up a Modern-Meets-Traditional Living Room
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This designer used several simple go-tos for making a room feel airier and lighter.
Nov 7, 2022
B&A: Dreaming of Warmer Weather? Let This Stunning Patio Redo Inspire You
This family's yard redo offers multiple hangout spots that help them take full advantage of their outdoor space.
Nov 6, 2022
B&A: A $15 IKEA Find Is the Secret Ingredient to this $170 Glam Dining Room Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This IKEA hack didn't require any power tools.
Nov 5, 2022
B&A: 2 Budget-Friendly DIYs Cozy up a Once-Cold and Cluttered Bedroom
HOME PROJECTS
A DIY accent wall and a designer-looking headboard for a fraction of the cost of store-bought? Yes please!
Nov 4, 2022
B&A: This Front Entrance's Curb Appeal-Boosting Refresh Cost Less Than $300
HOME PROJECTS
Paint rescued the front door AND the concrete steps in this budget-friendly refresh for fall.
Nov 2, 2022
B&A: A $350 Project Expertly Disguises Popcorn Ceilings in This Basement
HOME PROJECTS
After a pricey quote from professionals, this homeowner looked to removing the popcorn ceilings herself but didn't want the mess. Here's how she transformed the ceiling instead.
Oct 31, 2022
Candlemakers Transformed a Victorian into Modern Gothic with a Botanical Twist
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Ky Ismet and James Burrow, founders of A House Like This, a London-based aromatherapy and candle company, transformed their Victorian house with dark colors and lots of plants, achieving a look that feels bold, botanical, and bohemian.
Oct 31, 2022
B&A: A Built-In Bench Majorly Upgraded One Family's Entryway for Under $500
HOME PROJECTS
This built-in project helps keep a family of five highly organized.
Oct 30, 2022
B&A: A Small 1940s Kitchen Gets a Smart New Layout and a Fresh Look to Match
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"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."
Oct 29, 2022
B&A: A Goodwill Chair Gets a Cottagecore Make-Under in a 1-Day, $20 DIY
HOME PROJECTS
When one blogger found this chair at Goodwill, she could envision it in her daughters' bathroom — just without the red paint.
Oct 28, 2022
B&A: The Secret Ingredient to a "Dingy" Bedroom's Lively Redo? Paint, Of Course
HOME PROJECTS
By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.
Oct 27, 2022
This Creative's Art-Filled Connecticut Cottage Is a Cozy Fall Escape
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See inside this cottage that mixes woodsy wallpaper, fun colors, and modern art, creating a warm space to relax and enjoy the fall weather.
Oct 27, 2022
B&A: A Ceiling-Height Gallery Wall Is the Star in This Cozy Living Room Redo
HOME PROJECTS
Come for the excellent art hanging and sourcing tips, stay for the clever way to disguise a TV.
Oct 26, 2022
B&A: A Small Black-and-White Bathroom's Colorful Redo Fits in a Dreamy New Tub
HOME PROJECTS
These homeowners were ready for something a little more colorful (and luxe!)
Oct 24, 2022